uk_duty_calculator

MCP tool from Freightutils MCP by SoapyRED

UK import duty and VAT (live GOV.UK Trade Tariff data)

How to use it

Project documentation lists uk_duty_calculator for the Freightutils MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), then check which tools your installed version makes available. Tool availability can depend on configuration and credentials. A server handshake does not verify this tool’s behavior. See the full listing for setup details.

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